© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Piedfort
2021 year| Silver (.925) | 16 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#264807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Central legend, surrounded by pre-decimal coinage, Britannia's head and a wren.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1971
DECIMAL
DAY
DME
Engraver: Dominique Evans
Edge
Plain
Comment
This strike was only issued as part of the Annual Silver Piedfort set for 2021, uniquely the obverse features the Arnold Machin second portrait as per the coinage of decimalisation, the individual issue features the Jody Clark fifth portrait. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 300.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimalization in the United Kingdom, which took place in 1971. The coin's design features a special reversible effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, with the traditional portrait on one side and a new, more modern design on the other. This unique feature represents the evolution of currency and the passage of time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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